Psychology Chapter 10: Stress Responses

Questions and Answers

How does the nurse best respond to the patient asking about stressors?

Stressors are complicated neurostimuli that cause mental illness.

Stressors are events that threaten your current functioning and require you to adapt. (correct)

Instead of focusing on what stressors are, let's explore your coping skills.

It's best if you ask questions like that of your health care provider for a complete answer.

Self-help groups provide which stress mediator?

Cognitive reframing

Social support (correct)

Life satisfaction

Cultural support

Which of the following characterizes the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Eustress

Psychological

Adaptive (correct)

Maladaptive

Long-term stress can result in which of the following?

Insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which response by the patient indicates effective teaching about cognitive reframing?

'I have many friends who love and care for me.' Signup and view all the answers

Which statement by a patient is most likely when under severe stress?

'I have very bad headaches that make it hard for me to care for my children.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique called when examining negative thoughts and restating them positively?

Cognitive reframing Signup and view all the answers

Which interventions are appropriate for a patient with generalized anxiety syndrome?

Listening to soothing music. Signup and view all the answers

For a patient in the alarm stage of stress, what should the nurse assess?

Assess for a dry mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which is an effective stress-reduction technique for performance anxiety?

Deep breathing Signup and view all the answers

What indicates effective teaching regarding stress and triggers?

'People can have good and bad stress.' Signup and view all the answers

Which questions determine preteen child resilience?

'What job would you like when you grow up?' Signup and view all the answers

What describes the process when a patient uses a blood pressure cuff and relaxation techniques?

Biofeedback Signup and view all the answers

Which feedback indicates effective group therapy?

Report relief from pain Signup and view all the answers

Which physiologic responses are associated with severe long-term stress?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychological state resulting from stress?

Distress Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients practice deep breathing exercises preoperatively?

To dampen the cognitive process involved in anxiety reactions. Signup and view all the answers

How does meditation relieve stress?

By creating a hypometabolic state of quieting the sympathetic nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

Which positive statement comforts an adolescent upset over a failed exam?

'You can learn from this experience and refocus your attention.' Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a woman experiencing stress related to her wedding?

You are having difficulty coping with your upcoming wedding. Signup and view all the answers

What intervention aids healing and reduces stress after a liver transplant?

Listening to music Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is most effective in reducing stress in those with low to moderate hypnotic ability?

Biofeedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for stimuli requiring adaptation in the body?

Stressors Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a patient with panic attacks, fatigue, and amenorrhea?

The patient has chronic stress. Signup and view all the answers

What effect of stress is linked to the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal cortex stimulation?

Gluconeogenesis Signup and view all the answers

A diagnosis of chronic stress is supported by which findings?

Insulin-resistant diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stressors and Their Impact

Stressors are events that threaten functioning and necessitate adaptation.
Key types of stressors include both psychological and physical stimuli that disrupt individual balance.

Anxiety and Coping Strategies

Cognitive reframing encourages individuals to restate negative thoughts positively, aiding emotional recovery.
Social support from self-help groups is vital in managing stress.
Effective coping mechanisms alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.

General Adaptation Syndrome

The initial adaptive response (alarm stage) enables individuals to react (fight or flee) to stress.
Chronic stress has long-term physiological effects, such as insulin resistance and obesity.

Somatic Expression of Stress

In various cultures, stress may manifest somatically, as evidenced by physical symptoms like headaches instead of emotional expressions.

Physiological Responses to Stress

Long-term stress can lead to obesity, atherosclerosis, and protein breakdown as the body adapts.
Biofeedback utilizes real-time data to help individuals manage physiological responses to stress.

Distress is characterized by anxiety, confusion, and hopelessness, often stemming from negative stress perceptions.
Positive responses to stress, known as eustress, can motivate and encourage growth.

Effective Stress-Reduction Techniques

Deep breathing is an effective method to alleviate performance anxiety and manage immediate stress reactions.
Meditation facilitates relaxation by quieting the sympathetic nervous system.

Interventions for Anxiety and Stress

Recommendations for managing generalized anxiety include improving sleep patterns, engaging in relaxing music, and incorporating regular exercise.
Assessing for physical symptoms such as dry mouth during the alarm phase is crucial for early intervention.

Supportive Feedback and Adaptation

Encouragement to learn from setbacks helps build resilience, particularly in adolescents facing academic pressures.
Effective management of stress after events like surgery includes relaxation techniques such as listening to music.

Classifying Stress

Chronic stress is characterized by persistent symptoms like amenorrhea and a history of panic attacks.
Short-term stress responses involve processes like gluconeogenesis, which increases glucose availability for immediate energy.

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Test your knowledge on stress responses and management strategies with this quiz focusing on Chapter 10. Engage with scenarios and questions related to stressors and coping mechanisms to enhance your understanding of mental health concepts.